Stranded fish walk.
It happens regularly: mechanically damaged fish lying dead or injured on the banks of the Waal. Although there are strong suspicions, the exact cause is not immediately clear. Possibly the fish came into contact with ship propellers, hydropower plants or pumping stations. In eels, this is relatively common, hence the name ‘snap eel’.
To properly identify the problem, and to be able to give sound advice for protection of the often endangered species of fish, RAVON launched a study. Together with Sportvisserij Nederland and German nature organisations NABU and NZ Kleve, fish on beaches along the Dutch part of the Rhine (or Waal), but also across the border, will be inventoried until 2026. A unique cooperation project that, because of its size in time and space, is looking for many volunteers to help.
At the end of the excursion, in cooperation with the ARK foundation, a seine, which is a long trawl net, will be fished in the shallow banks near some river beaches for demonstration purposes. The fish caught are temporarily placed in a glass tank for display. After the excursion, the fish will be released.
Are you interested? Then sign up for this walk!
Start time 13.00
duration: 1.5 to 2 hours including fish demo
Start location car park Afferdense and Deestse Waarden
Additional Details
Name of contact person - Jisk van den Ende
Country - Luxembourg
Organizer
RAVON is a professional organization concerned with the conservation of reptiles, amphibians and freshwater fish. We are one of several non-governmental organizations (NGO) engaged in the conservation of the Dutch flora and fauna. RAVON operates independently, but also collaborates on projects. The aim of RAVON is to increase the number of sustainable populations of amphibians, reptiles and freshwater fish in the Netherlands. As an independent NGO, we also influence regional and national policy to achieve this goal. Our work is based on research and uses best conservation practices.
Venue
car park Afferdense and Deestse Waarden
